What You Need to Know
If you have not received your property tax notice by early June, our customer service team is happy to assist you at 250.361.0228 or by email at propertytax@victoria.ca.
REMINDER: Eligible property owners must apply for their home owner grant through the provincial government. Municipalities are no longer accepting applications. Apply online for the home owner grant or call 1.888.355.2700.
Property tax payments, including eligible home owner grants, must be received by the City of Victoria by July 2, 2024 to avoid penalties.
How to Pay Your Property Taxes
The City offers many convenient payment methods for property taxes, including paying online, by mail or in person.
Watch the video below and read the 2024 Property Tax Notice Insert for helpful information.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
The amount of money that is to be raised through property taxes, and a portion of the tax rate, is set by Council each year. The tax rate, together with the assessed value of a property, determines the amount of property tax payable each year.
Tax rates are expressed in “dollars per thousand”. This means that at a rate of $10 per thousand, the property owner would pay $10 for every $1,000 of assessed value. The value of a property is determined by BC Assessment, independent of the municipality.
Property Tax Breakdown
The City of Victoria offers two ways to see a breakdown of your property taxes. For more information, visit the pages linked below.
Money raised through property taxes fund City programs and services such as police, fire, road maintenance and park upgrades.
Watch the video below to learn more about services the City provides: